Junior Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship 2026 - Seasalt

The purpose of your role

To support the protection of Seasalt systems, data, and infrastructure by monitoring security tools, responding to alerts, assisting with incident investigations and helping to maintain security controls.

This is a hands‑on role and learning‑focused, designed to build strong foundational skills in cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance.

Working closely with the Network and Security engineer, Technology operations staff, and compliance teams to ensure Seasalt maintains a strong security posture.

Your key duties

• Utilise security toolsets and dashboards to identify and monitor security vulnerabilities
• Take remedial action to address issues identified through vulnerability scans, penetration tests, monitoring and automated alerting
• Monitor industry sources to remain current with the threat landscape
• Schedule and apply security patches to our IT infrastructure and software solutions
• Monitor, respond and where appropriate escalate security incidents and service requests
• Conduct and report on periodic access reviews
• Maintain and improve IT documentation, processes, internal procedures and playbooks
• Maintain information security and data protection standards in line with all relevant legislation, regulation and company policies

Desirable skills

• Basic understanding of cyber security principals
• Basic understanding of networking technologies
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated, driven and proactive
• Team worker
• Problem solving and multitasking skills
• Good general knowledge of IT
• A constant learner, familiar with current technology
• Able to remain calm when dealing with pressure
• The ability to work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, communicating by phone, e-mail and face-to-face in a professional manner

Entry requirements

• An A-Level in ICT
• OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT
• OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

Working hours

• 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

• 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
• Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
• Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion & Belonging Network
• 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub

Future prospects

• 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About the Company

Welcome to Seasalt. We make beautiful quality clothing and accessories woven with stories of Cornwall.

Cornwall’s wild landscape, artistic culture and maritime heritage inspire everything we do. We feel very lucky to live in such an inspiring part of the world. It constantly influences our designs and sits at the heart of our brand.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.